Hardware for Furniture - Strength and loading capacity of shelf supports

This European Standard specifies test methods for the verification of the loading capacity of shelf supports.
This standard does not apply to ceiling attached shelf support systems.
The tests consist of the application of vertical loads and forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur.
With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.4, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.
The strength tests include only the shelf supports and their components as well as the attachment to the cabinet and/or to the wall. If the shelf support has additional functions, e.g. as a connector or as an extension element, these are not covered by this standard.
The test results are only valid for the shelf supports tested. The results may be used to represent the per-formance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the production model.
The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of the shelf supports.
With the exception of the corrosion test, ageing and influences of temperature and humidity are not included.
Annex A (normative) includes requirements for product information.
Annex B (normative) includes test parameters.
Annex C (informative) includes method for the determination of loading capacity.

Möbelbeschläge - Festigkeit und Tragfähigkeit von Bodenträgern

Die vorliegende Europäische Norm legt Prüfverfahren zur Überprüfung der Tragfähigkeit von Bodenträgern fest.
Die vorliegende Norm gilt nicht für an der Decke befestigte Bodenträger-Systeme.
Die Prüfungen bestehen aus dem Aufbringen von Vertikallasten und -kräften, welche den bestimmungsge-mäßen Gebrauch wie auch vernünftigerweise vorhersehbare Fehlanwendung simulieren.
Mit Ausnahme der Prüfung der Korrosionsbeständigkeit 6.4, sind die Prüfungen so ausgelegt, Eigenschaften ohne Berücksichtigung der Werkstoffe und der Ausführungs-/Konstruktions- oder Herstellungsverfahren zu bewerten.
Die Festigkeitsprüfungen umfassen ausschließlich die Bodenträger und deren Bestandteile sowie die Befestigung am Schrank und/oder an der Wand. Wenn der Bodenträger zusätzliche Funktionen besitzt, z. B. als ein Ver¬bindungs- oder als ein Erweiterungselement, so werden diese in der vorliegenden Norm nicht behandelt.
Die Prüfergebnisse gelten nur für die geprüften Bodenträger. Die Ergebnisse dürfen dazu verwendet werden, das Leistungsvermögen des Serienmodells zu repräsentieren, vorausgesetzt das geprüfte Baumuster ist für das Serienmodell repräsentativ.
Die Prüfergebnisse können ausschließlich als Richtwerte für das Leistungsvermögen von Bodenträgern ver-wendet werden.
Mit Ausnahme der Prüfung der Korrosionsbeständigkeit sind Alterung sowie Einflüsse von Temperatur und Luftfeuchte nicht enthalten.
Anhang A (normativ) enthält Anforderungen an Produktinformationen.
Anhang B (normativ) enthält Prüfparameter.
Anhang C (informativ) enthält ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Tragfähigkeit.

Quincaillerie d'ameublement - Résistance mécanique et capacité de charge des supports d'étagère

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les méthodes d'essai pour la vérification de la capacité de charge des supports d’étagère.
Elle ne s’applique pas aux systèmes de supports d’étagère fixés au plafond.
Les essais consistent à appliquer des charges et des forces verticales simulant un usage fonctionnel normal et un mauvais usage raisonnablement prévisible.
À l’exception de l’essai de corrosion décrit en 6.4, les essais sont conçus pour évaluer les propriétés quels que soient les matériaux, la conception/construction et les procédés de fabrication.
Les essais de résistance mécanique portent sur les supports d’étagère et leurs composants, ainsi que sur la fixation au meuble et/ou au mur. Si le taquet a des fonctions supplémentaires, par exemple s’il sert de connecteur ou d’élément d’extension, celles-ci ne sont pas couvertes par la présente norme.
Les résultats d’essai ne sont valables que pour les supports d’étagère soumis à l’essai. Ces résultats peuvent être utilisés pour indiquer les performances des modèles fabriqués à condition que le modèle soumis à l’essai soit représentatif du modèle fabriqué.
Les résultats d’essai ne peuvent servir que de guide en matière de performances des supports d’étagère.
À l’exception de l’essai de corrosion, le vieillissement et l’influence de la température et de l’humidité ne sont pas traités.
L’Annexe A (normative) comprend les exigences relatives aux informations sur le produit.
L’Annexe B (normative) traite des paramètres d’essai.
L’Annexe C (informative) donne une méthode de détermination de la capacité de charge.

Pohištveno okovje - Trdnost in nosilnost nosilcev polic

Ta evropski standard določa preskusne metode za preverjanje nosilnosti nosilcev polic. Ta standard se ne uporablja za sisteme nosilcev polic za pritrditev na strop. Preskus zajema obremenjevanje z navpičnimi bremeni in silami, ki nastanejo ob običajni funkcionalni uporabi ter tudi ob pričakovani nepravilni uporabi. Razen korozijskega preskusa iz točke 6.4 so preskusi so namenjeni vrednotenju lastnosti ne glede na materiale, obliko/sestavo ali postopke izdelave. Preskusi trdnosti zajemajo le nosilce polic in njihove sestavne dele ter pritrditev na omaro in/ali steno. Če ima nosilec police dodatne funkcije, npr. kot spojnik, ali ima podaljšek, tega ta standard ne zajema. Rezultati preskusa veljajo le za preskušene nosilce polic. Rezultati se lahko uporabijo za predstavitev lastnosti proizvodnih modelov, če preskusni model ustreza proizvodnemu modelu. Rezultati preskusa so zgolj smernice za lastnosti nosilcev polic. Staranje ter vplivi temperature in vlage niso vključeni, razen pri korozijskem preskusu.
Dodatek A (normativni) vključuje zahteve za informacije v zvezi z izdelkom.
Dodatek B (normativni) zajema preskusne parametre.
Dodatek C (informativni) zajema metode za ugotavljanje nosilnosti.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
09-Mar-2012
Publication Date
11-Jun-2013
ICS
97.140 - Furniture
Technical Committee
POH - Furniture
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
05-Jun-2013
Due Date
10-Aug-2013
Completion Date
12-Jun-2013
Ref Project
EN 16337:2013 - Hardware for furniture - Strength and loading capacity of shelf supports

Overview

EN 16337:2013 - "Hardware for furniture - Strength and loading capacity of shelf supports" (CEN) specifies standardized test methods to verify the loading capacity and mechanical strength of shelf supports used in furniture. The standard covers vertical loading and impact forces that simulate normal functional use and foreseeable misuse. It excludes ceiling‑attached shelf support systems and does not address ageing or environmental influences except for a separate corrosion resistance test.

Key Topics

  • Scope and limits
    • Test methods apply to shelf supports and their components as mounted to a cabinet or wall. Additional connector functions are not covered.
    • Test results apply to the tested model and may represent production only if the sample is representative.
  • Verification of loading capacity
    • Definition of loading capacity M (mass in kg per shelf support).
    • Two main tests: impact test (repeated localized impacts) and sustained load test (uniform load for one week).
  • Test setup and equipment
    • Rigid test wall (deformation ≤ 1 mm), specified particleboard and melamine faced particleboard for shelves, and defined steel impact plates with rubber facing.
    • Masses and tolerances for forces, masses, dimensions and angles are specified to ensure repeatability.
  • Corrosion resistance
    • Performed separately (EN ISO 6270-2) when required: 3 cycles AHT (condensation with alternating humidity and temperature). Visible parts must show no corrosion and function must be maintained.
  • Requirements after testing
    • No safety‑affecting damage; loaded shelf inclination increase limited (wall mounts ≤ 2°).
  • Documentation
    • Test report must reference EN 16337, describe the sample, record pre‑test defects, results, product information details (Annex A), test facility and dates.

Applications

  • Intended for furniture manufacturers, hardware designers, test laboratories, product certification bodies and procurement/specification teams who need to:
    • Validate shelf support performance (loading capacity and durability).
    • Specify compliant shelf hardware in cabinets and wall‑mounted furniture.
    • Prepare product information and mounting instructions for end users.
  • Useful for quality control, product development, safety assessments and conformity evidence when selecting or supplying shelf supports.

Related standards

Normative references cited in EN 16337:2013 include:

  • EN 320 (axial withdrawal of screws)
  • EN 323 (density of wood‑based panels)
  • EN 14322 (melamine faced boards)
  • EN ISO 6270‑2 (corrosion / humidity condensation)
  • ISO 7619‑2 (rubber indentation hardness)

Keywords: EN 16337:2013, shelf supports, loading capacity, hardware for furniture, impact test, sustained load test, corrosion resistance, CEN, test methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 16337:2013 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Hardware for Furniture - Strength and loading capacity of shelf supports". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies test methods for the verification of the loading capacity of shelf supports. This standard does not apply to ceiling attached shelf support systems. The tests consist of the application of vertical loads and forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur. With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.4, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. The strength tests include only the shelf supports and their components as well as the attachment to the cabinet and/or to the wall. If the shelf support has additional functions, e.g. as a connector or as an extension element, these are not covered by this standard. The test results are only valid for the shelf supports tested. The results may be used to represent the per-formance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the production model. The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of the shelf supports. With the exception of the corrosion test, ageing and influences of temperature and humidity are not included. Annex A (normative) includes requirements for product information. Annex B (normative) includes test parameters. Annex C (informative) includes method for the determination of loading capacity.

This European Standard specifies test methods for the verification of the loading capacity of shelf supports. This standard does not apply to ceiling attached shelf support systems. The tests consist of the application of vertical loads and forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur. With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.4, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. The strength tests include only the shelf supports and their components as well as the attachment to the cabinet and/or to the wall. If the shelf support has additional functions, e.g. as a connector or as an extension element, these are not covered by this standard. The test results are only valid for the shelf supports tested. The results may be used to represent the per-formance of production models provided that the tested model is representative of the production model. The test results can only be used as a guide to the performance of the shelf supports. With the exception of the corrosion test, ageing and influences of temperature and humidity are not included. Annex A (normative) includes requirements for product information. Annex B (normative) includes test parameters. Annex C (informative) includes method for the determination of loading capacity.

SIST EN 16337:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.140 - Furniture. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Pohištveno okovje - Trdnost in nosilnost nosilcev policMöbelbeschläge - Festigkeit und Tragfähigkeit von BodenträgernQuincaillerie d'ameublement - Résistance mécanique et capacité de charge des supports d'étagèreHardware for Furniture - Strength and loading capacity of shelf supports97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16337:2013SIST EN 16337:2013en,fr,de01-julij-2013SIST EN 16337:2013SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16337
June 2013 ICS 97.140 English Version
Hardware for furniture - Strength and loading capacity of shelf supports
Quincaillerie d'ameublement - Résistance mécanique et capacité de charge des supports d'étagère
Möbelbeschläge - Festigkeit und Tragfähigkeit von Bodenträgern This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 May 2013.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Requirements for product information . 11 A.1 General . 11 A.2 Field of application . 11 A.3 Loading capacity, M. 11 A.4 Adjustment systems . 11 A.5 Corrosion test . 11 A.6 Mounting instructions . 11 Annex B (normative)
Test parameters for impact plates (4.2.4) . 12 Annex C (informative)
Determination of loading capacity . 13 C.1 Determination of breaking load . 13 C.2 Calculation of loading capacity, M . 13 Bibliography . 14
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